Forester in northeast China fights off bear attack then rides 12km to seek help
Man, 53, bleeding profusely from severe injuries, sets off to find help from nearest inhabited area
A forester in northeastern China fought off an attack from a black bear before riding 12km on his motorcycle, despite his injuries, to find help, local media reports.
Li Heping, 53, of Yichun, Heilongjiang province, was in stable condition after 10 days of hospiral treatment, Life News reports.
Though he was recovering well from his physical injuries, Li said he was deeply traumatised by the attack and was still frightened by the thought of it.
The accident happened at the start of May when Li was working alone in a forest.
The black bear suddenly appeared about three metres away from him when it suddenly charged and knocked him to the ground. The bear bit his face and head as Li desperately resisted.